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Sellafield’s race against time: Major concerns raised over costs and delays

Major concerns have been raised over the costs and delays of decommissioning the Sellafield nuclear complex in West Cumbria.

The challenge to deliver new submarines from Barrow

by Nigel Thompson

The Strategic Defence Review calls for a move to “war-fighting readiness” to deter Russian aggression in Europe. Business Crack asked ...

The keel of the first of the UK’s new Dreadnought submarines, the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever designed for the Royal Navy, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.HMS Dreadnought is the first of four Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarines, which BAE Systems is designing and building in Cumbria, and will succeed the Vanguard Class of submarines.
The ceremonial event, attended by UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, marked a significant milestone in the programme to maintain the UK's Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD) and protect national security.
The Dreadnought Class will begin to enter service in the early 2030s. CASD will be maintained throughout the transition from Vanguard to Dreadnought Class.

Up to 12 new submarines to be built in Barrow

by Nigel Thompson

The Prime Minister has announced today that the UK’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet will be significantly expanded, with up ...

Pictured: An Astute Class Submarine on the surface.United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) consists of multiple vessels from the UK as well as ships from the United States Navy and the Dutch Navy. One of those assets includes an Astute Class Submarine. Whilst operating within the Mediterranean an Astute Class submarine conducted a rare surface; to interact and exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth and the task group.HMS Queen Elizabeth is the deployed flag ship for CSG21 will see the ship along with the Strike Group work with over 40 countries from around the world. The Strike Group will operate and exercise with other Countries Navies and Air Forces during the 7 month deployment.The Strike Group includes ships from the United States Navy, The Dutch Navy, and Marines from the US Marine Corps. As well as UK Frigates, Destroyers two RFA supply ships and air assets from 617 Sqn, 820 NAS, 815 NAS and 845 NAS. This will be the largest deployment of Fifth Generation Fighter Jets in history.

Barrow boost as UK to expand submarine programme

by Nigel Thompson

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce that the UK’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet will be significantly ...

Cargo ship with wind propulsion near dockyard

Results of pioneering sail technology show promise

by Nigel Thompson

The results of a project to install revolutionary new sail technology on a ship based in Barrow to transport nuclear ...

Sellafield Ltd apprentice wins student of the year award

by Business Crack

A Sellafield Ltd project management degree apprentice has won a top student of the year award.

AUKUS project receives reaffirmation from PM

by Nigel Thompson

The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence have spoken to support the trilateral partnership between the United Kingdom, ...

‘Art of innovation is asking the right question’ – how Cumbria’s Createc is solving problems across the world

by Nigel Thompson

Matt Mellor, chief technology officer of Createc, is often asked to find solutions for technical issues at the boundaries of ...

Flagship Sellafield project seals major milestone

by Business Crack

A flagship Sellafield project has reached an important milestone.

1960s vacuum cleaner found in Sellafield nuclear waste store

by Business Crack

A 1960s vacuum cleaner is among the items found in a nuclear waste store at Sellafield.

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Sellafield’s race against time: Major concerns raised over costs and delays

The challenge to deliver new submarines from Barrow

Up to 12 new submarines to be built in Barrow

Barrow boost as UK to expand submarine programme

Results of pioneering sail technology show promise

Sellafield Ltd apprentice wins student of the year award

AUKUS project receives reaffirmation from PM

‘Art of innovation is asking the right question’ – how Cumbria’s Createc is solving problems across the world

Flagship Sellafield project seals major milestone

1960s vacuum cleaner found in Sellafield nuclear waste store

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